Undergraduate Engineer Review

by AgustaWestland

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Enjoyed the placement as it gave a very good insight into the work of an aerospace engineer from a variety of roles.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The under/postgraduate scheme is well established, as a result, most colleagues are understanding and willing to help.

    3/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Can vary significantly depending on your specific managerdepartment. The training department is always on hand though, offering support and guidance.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Also varies significantly on the department and manager you are working under.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Once shown the ropes, quite large responsibilities are offered if you are willing to take them on.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • With such a varied assortment of tasks, a lot of experience can be gained. Being given the opportunity to work in different departments is a huge bonus, giving a valuable insight into the many roles available to an aerospace engineer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Varies dramatically on the departmentoffice you are working in.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Excellently run placement scheme that has been honed over many years. Using experience from previous under/postgraduates to improve the scheme year to year.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Suitable training is given for the department you are assigned. Most managers are keen for you to develop your skills during your time spent working in their department.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • With a well organised and highly regarded postgraduate scheme, future employmenttraining prospects are likely.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Very goodactive social scene with two associations available to socialise with, both holding many events throughout the year.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very cheap area to live with good links to Bristol, Exeter and Bath.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Average "small-town" nightlife. A number of independent pubs and nightclubs alongside popular chain pubs.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Good transport links to cities and places of interest. Close to the coast (40 minute drive) with large cinema and bowling alley. Many sports clubs based inaround Yeovil.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

October 2013

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